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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,666.96, 28,003.47 and 5,520.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,666.96, 28,003.47 and 5,520.66 is: 8,281.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,666.96 : 28,003.47 = 5,520.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,666.96/28,003.47 = 5,520.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,666.96x = 28,003.47 × 5,520.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,666.96x = 154,597,636.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,597,636.69/18,666.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,281.89

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